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Tips on Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is nothing to be ignored. In fact, if you are having difficulty achieving and/or maintaining an erection that is sufficient enough for sex, you should consult a doctor who specializes in men’s health.

The physician you’re looking for will be able to diagnose and treat your ED promptly and without making you feel embarrassed. Let’s talk about how to find the best doctor for you in treating your erectile dysfunction, and where you can go in Wellington for world-class internal medicine.

Talk with Your Primary Care Physician

Your primary care physician (PCP) knows you better than any other healthcare provider. This doctor keeps records of all of your medical treatments and diagnoses, updates your vaccinations, prescribes medications and other services (such as physical therapy), and performs your annual physical exam. This physician is therefore ideal for asking questions about your ED, and the doctor may uncover underlying reasons behind it. Once your doctor has determined the likely cause of your erectile dysfunction, it can be treated successfully.

For example, certain chronic health conditions – such as Parkinson’s disease, MS (multiple sclerosis), diabetes, and cardiovascular disease – can impact blood flow to the penis and proper nerve function. Additionally, some medications you take, such as antihistamines, antidepressants, or blood pressure medications, can impair penile function.

Consult with a Men’s Health Specialist

Your doctor may already be well-versed in treating men’s health issues, so you may not need to look any further. A doctor who specializes in men’s health will offer state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments for ED. Testing may include penile ultrasound to evaluate structure and blood flow, a blood draw to check for low testosterone (low-T), and other assessments.

Ask Questions

The physician you ultimately choose to treat your erectile dysfunction should make you feel comfortable in asking personal but pertinent questions, such as:

  • What could be the cause of my ED?
  • Do I have to take oral medications, or do I have other treatment options?
  • Can I improve my sexual function in natural ways?

The right ED doctor can explain all of today’s myriad ED treatment choices, and the doctor will ask you certain questions as well, such as:

  • How long have you had ED symptoms?
  • When do they tend to occur?
  • Are you having issues with achieving an erection, or maintaining one?

These questions are highly personal and can seem embarrassing. However, your physician needs this information to hone in on the underlying causes of your ED so that the best treatment can be determined for you. Keep in mind that most medical issues are indeed highly personal, so this is nothing new for your doctor.

Men’s Health Specialist in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, FL

Here at Advanced Medical Clinic, our board-certified internist can diagnose and treat a wide range of adult health issues, including erectile dysfunction. Whereas pediatricians are physicians who specialize in treating children, internists specialize in treating adults – and Dr. Ishan Gunawardene can address health issues of all kinds for both men and women.

Advanced Medical Clinic also offers family medicine for people of all ages, as Dr. Gunawardene’s wife, Shariffa, is a family nurse practitioner here at our practice. We are conveniently located in Wellington, and we are here for you for any non-emergency medical needs.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact our friendly staff today by calling us at (561) 434-1935 or by filling out our appointment request form online now. We look forward to being your healthcare provider!

What Can a Walk-In Clinic Treat?

When you need medical care for an injury or health problem, there are a variety of doctors and health centers you can visit. It is important to select the right one for your specific situation. One of the most common and popular health facilities you can visit is a walk-in clinic.

A walk-in clinic allows patients to conveniently see a primary care physician without the need for an appointment. This is particularly beneficial if someone has an urgent health care need that’s not an emergency or if they have a hectic schedule that makes scheduling appointments in advance difficult.

Before you visit, you should understand what a walk-in clinic’s scope of practice is. So, let’s discuss some of the many issues the physicians at walk-in clinics treat.

Respiratory Infections

Walk-in clinic physicians routinely treat respiratory infections. They will give you a checkup, assess your symptoms, listen to your breathing, and maybe even conduct an X-ray. Based on what they find, you will get a diagnosis for a respiratory infection as well as a treatment plan.

Clinic physicians can prescribe medications, including antibiotics. Many clinics even send prescriptions directly to your choice of pharmacy, so all you have to do after leaving is pick up your medications at your selected facility.

Earaches

One of the most common issues doctors at walk-in clinics diagnose and treat are earaches. You can have an earache for many reasons, including an infection, sinus pressure, an injury, and more. Earaches are particularly common among children. When earaches are accompanied by fever and hearing loss, they become particularly worrisome.

A walk-in clinic has the necessary tools, such as an otoscope, to diagnose such problems. You can also receive the necessary treatment, such as antibiotics. If the problem is extensive or the underlying cause requires a specialists’ diagnosis and treatment, you will be advised as such.

Vomiting or Persistent Diarrhea

Vomiting or diarrhea that is continuous for more than one day is a common reason to visit a walk-in clinic. Vomiting and diarrhea may be signs of gastroenteritis – the medical term for a viral infection in the digestive tract. These symptoms could also indicate you have food poisoning. Regardless of the cause, having prolonged symptoms can be detrimental to your health, because you can become dehydrated and malnourished within days. That’s why it is important to seek medical care if your symptoms last longer than a day.

Sports Injuries

One of the most common reasons why patients visit walk-in clinics is sports injuries. It is important to seek medical care for injuries immediately after they occur, because prolonging treatment can make recovery longer and more complicated – not to mention you will have to endure uncomfortable symptoms for a longer period of time. Walk-in clinics can immediately perform X-rays and other imaging tests to get to the root cause of your injury. Athletic injuries include soft tissue damage that occurs when you overuse, overwork, or overstretch a muscle, ligament, or tendon. It also includes fractures. With these conditions, you may have pain, swelling, bruising, or a decrease in flexion or function. You may also notice you can’t bear weight or use a particular body part like you normally could. 

Walk-in clinics have equipment to assess your injury, give an accurate diagnosis, and recommend treatment. If your injury is severe, you may be instructed to go to an orthopedic doctor or the emergency room. However, for most mild to moderate injuries, a walk-in clinic is fully equipped to provide treatment.

Cuts and Wounds

You can also visit a walk-in clinic to get cuts and wounds dressed. Such injuries can occur while performing chores, playing sports, or doing hobbies. They can also occur at work or during car accidents. Walk-in clinics can clean and dress up wounds, as well as provide stitches.

Walk-in Clinic in Royal Palm and Wellington, Florida

Advanced Medical Clinic is a walk-in practice that offers a variety of treatments for a plethora of health issues and injuries. If you are looking for a doctor you can visit whenever you need care, we are happy to help.

For more information, call Advanced Medical Clinic at (561) 434-1935 for an appointment or just walk in! For non-pressing issues, you may use our online appointment booking tool.